LDV D90 vs Renault Koleos

The LDV D90 starts from $39,990 before on-road costs, while the Renault Koleos opens at $40,990. That makes the LDV D90 the more affordable entry point by $1,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $43,989 and $45,089 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Renault Koleos by roughly $1,855 in fuel alone.

Both the LDV D90 and Renault Koleos hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Renault Koleos packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 2 in the LDV D90.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the LDV D90 and 6 in the Renault Koleos.

The LDV D90 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Renault Koleos gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Renault Koleos counters with BOSE audio that the LDV D90 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The LDV D90 uses a Petrol Turbo producing 184kW and 410Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.5 seconds.

The Renault Koleos responds with a Petrol making 140kW and 300Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.1 seconds.

The LDV D90 has the clear power advantage at 184kW vs 140kW. In the real-world sprint, the Renault Koleos is 1.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The LDV D90 measures 5,046mm long on a 2,950mm wheelbase, 374mm longer than the Renault Koleos at 4,672mm (2,705mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the LDV D90 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 343L in the LDV D90 and 458L in the Renault Koleos, giving the Renault Koleos a 115L advantage. The LDV D90 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the LDV D90 leads with a 3,000kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,594/year for the LDV D90 and $2,223/year for the Renault Koleos. That is a $371 annual difference in favour of the Renault Koleos.

Estimated annual total: $2,594 (LDV D90) vs $2,223 (Renault Koleos). The Renault Koleos saves you roughly $371 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 200,000km (LDV D90) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Renault Koleos). Both match on warranty length.